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Crazy Brave

A Memoir

By:
Joy Harjo

Narrated by:
Joy Harjo

Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
198

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
182

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
183

In this transcendent memoir, grounded in tribal myth and ancestry, music and poetry, Joy Harjo, one of our leading Native American voices, details her journey to becoming a poet. Born in Oklahoma, Harjo grew up learning to dodge an abusive stepfather by finding shelter in her imagination, a deep spiritual life, and connection with the natural world. She attended an Indian arts boarding school, where she nourished an appreciation for painting, music, and poetry; gave birth while still a teenager; and struggled on her own as a single mother, eventually finding her poetic voice.

5 out of 5 stars

Poetic Prose

Highly recommend

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-29-19

Being a native of the Creek and Cherokee Nations, growing up with part of my soul in one world while the other struggled. I was born and raised in Tulsa and surrounding vicinities. I am most assuredly related to Ms. Harjo in blood but absolutely in spirit. I loved this book and it could not have come to me at a better time in my life. I have already passed it to my sister in hopes that she will feel the panic abate. Thank You Joy. Great granddaughter of E. Richards. ❤️

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Life Will Be the Death of Me

...And You Too!

By:
Chelsea Handler

Narrated by:
Chelsea Handler

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
6,430

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
5,860

Story

5 out of 5 stars
5,817

The funny, sad, super-honest, all-true story of Chelsea Handler’s year of self-discovery - featuring a nerdily brilliant psychiatrist, a shaman, four Chow Chows, some well-placed security cameras, various family members (living and departed), friends, assistants, and a lot of edibles.

Raw Chelsea Hander

Love Chelsea!!!

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-11-19

I’ve been reading and watching her since she began. Always extremely forthcoming with everything she does and is so relatable to me and my kind.This is my favorite so far. I’ve been down this road and can appreciate everything she put into this...once again laying it bare.If no one has adapted maladaptive behaviors throughout this cluster frick I wouldn’t believe you so take heed and let’s be in this together. Oh funny as sh*t as usual.

Boy's Life

By:
Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by:
George Newbern

Length: 20 hrs and 4 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,475

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,237

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,236

Zephyr, Alabama, is an idyllic hometown for eleven-year-old Cory Mackenson - a place where monsters swim the river deep and friends are forever. Then, one cold spring morning, Cory and his father witness a car plunge into a lake - and a desperate rescue attempt brings his father face-to-face with a terrible, haunting vision of death. As Cory struggles to understand his father's pain, his eyes are slowly opened to the forces of good and evil that surround him.

5 out of 5 stars

I did not expect to like this book.

Absolutely Enchanting

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-17-18

I read a lot. Just for accuracy I “listen” to audiobooks approximately 8 hours daily. I read fiction for the most part. Historical fiction, horror, sci-fi , fantasy, apocalyptic series and occasionally I need a feel good book. Anyone who grew up in an era “before” the onslaught of television, telephones in hand or the internet will most assuredly feed off the nostalgia within. This author has managed to weave an extraordinary tale of mystery, historical fiction,murder, fantasy and the insight that we only have once in our lives. That of a child. Within this world are lessons for life. Powerful important lessons that any child from 10 and above can readily understand and glean from. A strong family unit (which we are sadly missing), lessons on humanity, humility, care and treatment of others, human or otherwise are doled out with delight. I could not find an error in this tale. I couldn’t stop and will be recommending it to anyone. There isn’t a person out there that could not relate and be entertained by this book. If there is I would have to say I’m sorry. Thank you Mr. McCammon! Bravo

Sleeping Beauties

A Novel

By:
Stephen King,
Owen King

Narrated by:
Marin Ireland

Length: 25 hrs and 22 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,371

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
9,534

Story

4 out of 5 stars
9,498

In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep: They become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, if the gauze wrapping their bodies is disturbed or violated, the women become feral and spectacularly violent; and while they sleep they go to another place.... The men of our world are abandoned, left to their increasingly primal devices. One woman, however, the mysterious Evie, is immune to the blessing or curse of the sleeping disease.

Horrific Narration. I regret this purchase.

A Must Read “hear”

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-30-17

I am a woman. I am a long time fan of Stephen King. Honestly, I had never read any work of Owen King so I had no register to gauge the difference. This book was seamlessly written by the two authors and I would have said it was a “classic” S King. I have found as I age similarly beside S King that he resonates something so honest about human nature that the books actually “solidify” thoughts or truths within me. This book is not a “fear” based concept for me. It was very moving in a way, strangely, that I wouldn’t have thought men could write. Men of the world, take heed for the world is a scary place right now. You are still at the helm and Stephen and Owen....Bravo.The reader, Marin Ireland, was phenomenal. A reader makes or breaks the book and she made this book sing to me.

7 of 25 people found this review helpful

The Glass Castle

A Memoir

By:
Jeannette Walls

Narrated by:
Jeannette Walls

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
12,517

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
11,031

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
11,047

Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary Walls had four children. In the beginning, they lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his children's imagination. Rose Mary painted and wrote and couldn't stand the responsibility of providing for her family; she called herself an "excitement addict."

5 out of 5 stars

A CAPTIVATING READ

Interesting read

Overall

4 out of 5 stars

Performance

4 out of 5 stars

Story

4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-13-17

As a parent and child I found this family delightful . In the dysfunctional sense you would think total ruination occurs. I haven't read any other review so I may be repeating a current theme. I most likely will. Every person does the best job he/she can do and I believe this family did just that. In all of the trials and tribulations they prepared their children for "real life". My children should be so prepared. Most of the current generation can't pull themselves together enough to make it past hurdles. Little ones. I say Bravo to the Walls'.

The best book I have read this year. #50

Would you consider the audio edition of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane to be better than the print version?

I didn't read thie print....yet

What did you like best about this story?

Ms. See has an insight culturally that is very important

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

The main characters were wonderfully performed. It is difficult to perform different ages. The only flaw was young Haley but easily overcome by the powerful story

Who was the most memorable character of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane and why?

Li-Yan...she embodies all of my favorite characters within one person. The perseverance, determination and loving mindset. Her ability to gap the time and cultural divides without losing herself

Any additional comments?

Historical fiction at its best. I'm an avid reader and my genres range wildly from this to fantasy, sci-fi and horror. I began using audible on a cross country drive alone and it is my "go to" form of reading. I can actually get things done while endlessly journeying through different worlds. Having said this I can attest that occasionally I will not fully comprehend everything I'm reading like I should. I understand but it's not that important, I can pick up where I lost time. I could not miss a word of this book it was so beautifully written and performed. I did fall asleep twice and "finished" causing me to download again and again but I will gladly reread it. Depth, passion, spiritual with a strong story line that kept my heart and mind in its grip. The historical references were compelling and seamlessly integrated within, adding the depth of story while intriguing me to look further into this culture. I can't say enough about the story line other than I'm a mother and grandmother to girls and boys. I believe you captured so many things I believe so strongly about societal issues. The demise of a culture of family, community and our place in this universe. The problems that continue to plague us due to the lack of these critical issues. The continual search for how to "fix" problems that should be obvious but aren't. As a Native American woman I can identify strongly with your mindset. Thank you. I didn't want it to end. Famous words for an avid reader. I don't say that about many books. Ms. See, I will be watching you for you have captured my heart in your world of "The tea girl". Bravo!!!

Storm Front

The Dresden Files, Book 1

By:
Jim Butcher

Narrated by:
James Marsters

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
38,321

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
33,318

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
33,268

A call from a distraught wife, and another from Lt. Murphy of the Chicago PD Special Investigation Unit makes Harry believe things are looking up, but they are about to get worse, much worse. Someone is harnessing immense supernatural forces to commit a series of grisly murders. Someone has violated the first law of magic: Thou Shalt Not Kill. Tracking that someone takes Harry into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago, from mobsters to vampires....

ZERO STARS FOR THE NARRATOR !

Enjoyable and different

Overall

4 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-01-17

I thought the first person narrative by the author was perfect. I have sent many books back due to bad narration. I thought he had the best grip of the character. After all it is his! I don't think I've read fantasy that had the amount of humor that this book did but because I do read fantasy I thought it was perfect. Great read. My only complaint is minor. I like really long books. This is a quick read

Under the Dome

A Novel

By:
Stephen King

Narrated by:
Raul Esparza

Length: 34 hrs and 24 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
20,360

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
14,477

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
14,501

On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in Chester's Mill, Maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into it and fall from the sky in flaming wreckage, a gardener's hand is severed as "the dome" comes down on it, people running errands in the neighboring town are divided from their families, and cars explode on impact. No one can fathom what this barrier is, where it came from, and when - or if - it will go away.

Disappointed

Stephen excellent although ending?

Overall

4 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-27-17

I am always sucked in by an excellent writer and storyteller which Mr.King has always been. I do have an issue with the alien/universe thing which is why I pulled away after reading "It" years ago. Recently read the "Mr Mercedes trilogy" so it was a backslide but still a good story. Outer space leather heads, worms don't seem to belong. I love sci fi AND fantasy but it needs to fit.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Leviathan Wakes

By:
James S. A. Corey

Narrated by:
Jefferson Mays

Length: 19 hrs and 11 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
14,984

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,776

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
13,766

James S.A. Corey delivers compelling SF that ranks with the best in the field. In
Leviathan Wakes, ice miner Jim Holden is making a haul from the rings of Saturn when he and his crew encounter an abandoned ship, the Scopuli. Uncovering a terrifying secret, Jim bears the weight of impending catastrophe. At the same time, a detective has been hired by well-heeled parents to find a missing girl, and the investigator’s search leads him right to the Scopuli.

4 out of 5 stars

Fun hard SF action with a blue collar bent

Riveting read

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-04-17

Going from fiction to horror then fantasy I now find myself at an interesting junction. Having pulled away from "ordinary fiction " to the ultimate sci-fi geek. Well written with every emotion intact, the thought of reading ordinary after this book is absurd. Onto book two! Well done!

The Stone Man

A Science Fiction Horror Novel

By:
Luke Smitherd

Narrated by:
Matt Addis

Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,487

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,367

Story

4 out of 5 stars
2,362

Nobody knew where it came from. Nobody knew why it came. When an eight-foot-tall man made of stone appears in the middle of a busy city center one July afternoon, two-bit (and antisocial) reporter Andy Pointer assumes it's just a publicity stunt. Indeed, so does everyone else...until the Stone Man begins to walk, heading silently through the wall of the nearest building, flattening it, and killing several people inside as a result.